Install April Updates For IE11 To Receive Continued Patches For The Browser

Microsoft has decided not to release updates for IE 11 browser in Windows 7 if they are not already updated with the patches released this April. Microsoft had earlier told Windows 8.1 users to update the operating system with the latest update before June 10 to receive further updates in the future. The new move from Microsoft is quite similar, as done with Windows 8.1 update. However, the major difference is that the new mandate is going to affect only the IE 11 browser and is not going to give troubles to the operating system.

According to the Windows 7 help center, you will not be able to install the June 10 IE update for the browser if you have not installed the April 8 update released by Microsoft for IE 11 running on Windows 7 OS. The April 8 update is identified as MS14-08 and you may download and install it from the official website of Microsoft.

Keep in mind that installation of updates is important for the smooth functioning of your browser. Microsoft states that, "This update applies only to computers that are running Internet Explorer 11 and that do have update 2919355 (for Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2) or update 2929437 (for Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1) installed." It further added, "All future security and non-security updates for Internet Explorer 11 require you to have update 2919355 or update 2929437 installed in order to receive updates.”

The new update from Microsoft is aimed at fixing various IE vulnerabilities, according to the Windows 7 help center. Out of the 59 vulnerabilities identified, 47 of them were associated with IE11. Microsoft has made it clear that if the browser is not upgraded with the updates released last April, the browser will lose all its update privileges in the future. Therefore, if you are running the Windows 7 operating system and IE 11 browser, then ensure that you download and install the update MS14-018.

For enterprises and other big businesses, the last date to install the update is set on Aug 12. Until this date, the browsers can be updated with patches. However, these users will not receive updates intended to fix IE11 issues from August. Other features cut off are system center configuration manager and Intune, if they fail to upgrade the browsers.

So, if you wish to receive regular updates for your IE 11 browser on Windows 7, download and install the updates as early as possible.

How To Modify The Looks Of Windows 7 Taskbar

It is a fact that many users still do not exactly know what a taskbar is. Well, it is a horizontal bar that is located at the bottom of the desktop interface, and has many minute icons placed on it. In windows 7, the taskbar got even better, both in appearance and in functions. It comes with an option to auto hide, which makes it even better.
Every Windows user knows the relevance of the “Start” button in a Windows machine. The taskbar can be regarded as the home of the Start menu. It is not just the home of the Start tab, but also a hub of numerous other application icons. The Windows 7 taskbar is displayed on your screen with an enhanced visual effect, and is almost invisible with its transparent look. Apart from that, there are various other options that will allow a Windows 7 user to modify the appearance of the taskbar on a Windows 7 machine.
The following Windows 7 help guidelines will assist you with giving the taskbar on your Windows 7 machine a better look.

Instructions

• Go to the Start menu and click Control Panel to bring up the Control Panel window. Now select Appearance and Personalization.
• In the Appearance and Personalization window, go to the Taskbar and Start Menu option and click to open it.
• Move along the Taskbar tab and click on the Settings window of the Windows 7 taskbar. 
• You can set numerous changes to your taskbar, such as Use Small Icons, and the Taskbar Location, which will allow a user to modify the position of the taskbar placed on your desktop.
• Pick the Customize tab to modify the looks of the existing windows 7 taskbar on your Windows machine. 
• Click the Apply button and then the OK button to save and confirm the changes made to your Windows 7 machine.
• Roll down to the desktop icon and right click on it to bring on the Personalize option.
• Pick out the Window Color tab to paint out your taskbar in a new color. The color that you opt for the Windows taskbar will be applied to all the icon borders, as well as to the windows background.

If you need further assistance with modifying the looks of your Windows 7 taskbar, get in touch with the Microsoft Windows 7 help and support team.